It's no secret that winter can leave your curly hair leave your curly hair feeling very different from any other time of the hair. From extreme dryness to frizz, breakage and even an itchy scalp, the negative effect of the harsh cold weather on your curls can sometimes feel endless. This is why upgrading your hair routine with some nourishing ingredients that can offset those effects is very important.
In this article, we'll discuss some of the best ingredients you can incorporate into your hair routine in the winter to help keep your curls happy and healthy.
1. Jamaican Black Castor Oil
If dryness and breakage are one of your main concerns during the winter, Jamaican black castor oil is an amazing ingredient that will really transform the look and feel of your hair. It helps to moisturise and strengthen the hair while preventing dryness. It also fights breakage by boosting hair growth and thickening the hair. If you want to incorporate this rich oil into your routine, you can do it using our Jamaican castor oil Everyday Curl Refresh, Twist & Braid Gel, Curling Creme, or Curl Smoothie.
2. Shea Butter
Shea butter is an amazing emollient that helps to seal moisture into the hair, smooth the cuticles and also improve the overall shine of your curls. Derived from the nuts of shea trees, this hair butter is basically an oil that remains solid at room temperature and it truly works wonders for curly hair in the winter. It softens and conditions your hair while also providing an added boost of moisture.
If you want defined curls, shea butter is also amazing at minimising frizz and you can incorporate this luscious natural butter in your winter curl care routine by using our Manuka Honey Leave-in Conditioner, Moisture Rich Conditioner, Deep Conditioning Mask, and Curling Creme, all of which are loaded with shea butter.
3. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is another fantastic oil for curly hair in the winter. Rich and fast absorbing, this oil helps to lock moisture into your hair while reducing frizz and breakage. It also contains a blend of rich lipids that penetrate the cuticles and work to strengthen the hair from the inside while improving the shine and smoothness of your curls. The easiest way to add coconut oil into your winter care routine is to use nourishing products like our Everyday Curl Refresh, Twist & Braid Gel, Coconut Oil Curling Creme, and Curl Smoothie which are infused with this rich oil.
4. Flaxseed
Flaxseeds are another great natural humectant that attracts moisture to the hair and helps prevent dryness. They do this by creating a protective film around the hair that slows the rate at which moisture evaporates from your hair strands. Flaxseeds are also packed full of hair-strengthening nutrients like protein, omega-3 fats and antioxidants that will fortify your hair and make it more resilient to the harsh effects of the cold winter weather.
Flaxseeds are very versatile and can be turned into a gel that defines and clumps your curls or hair oil that seals moisture into your hair and improves shine. However, our Flaxseed Oil & Rosewater Gel and Curling Moussee offer the best of both worlds by providing you with curl definition, nourishing hair shine and smoothness all at the same time.
5. Honey
Honey is a wonderful natural humectant that helps keep the hair moisturised, soft and more manageable. It also contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antimicrobials that are amazing for maintaining healthy curls in the winter and preventing irritation on the scalp.
The best way to incorporate honey into your hair routine is to use hair products that are enriched with natural honey. This includes our Manuka Honey & Avocado Leave-in Conditioner, Hair & Scalp Oil, Manuka Honey Deep Conditioning Mask, and everything included in our Honey Love Bundle.
Winter can be tough on curly hair, but with the right ingredients, you can keep your curls healthy, hydrated, and bouncy all season long. From nourishing oils like Jamaican black castor oil and coconut to humectants like honey that lock in moisture, our collection of curly hair products is filled with deeply nourishing formulas designed to keep your hair healthy and resilient all through the winter so be sure to grab any of of our Curl Bundles and incorporate them into your routine all season long.